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Audi A5 / S5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,550

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $54,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,009

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $51,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5CLS
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,100 $53,900 $96,300
Base Invoice $34,504 $50,128 $89,559
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100 2,230
S Line Plus Package 1,500    
Prestige Package 9,200 6,300  
Sunshade, rear, power 300 300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Wood trim   500  
Premium Package 1     3,200
Obstacle detection, rear     1,140
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954 2,074
S Line Plus Package 1,397    
Prestige Package 8,556 5,860  
Sunshade, rear, power 280 280  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Wood trim   466  
Premium Package 1     2,976
Obstacle detection, rear     1,060
Options (change) 13,575 9,675 6,570
Options (change) 12,630 9,003 6,110
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $51,550 $65,750 $106,345
Total Invoice $48,009 $61,306 $99,144

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,180
Model Year201220122009
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5CLS
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4354hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$51,550$65,750$106,345
Adjustments for Features0-450-5,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,550$65,300$101,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,750$0
Total Invoice$48,009$61,306$99,144
Adjustments for Features0-420-4,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,009$60,886$94,189
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,877$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201220122009
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5CLS
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2CLS63 AMG
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Residual heat  $50
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Total Value of Features$4,225$4,675$9,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-420-4,955

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122009
ModelA5 / S5CLS
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in112.4 in
Length182.1 in193.0 in
Width73.0 in73.7 in
Height54.0 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

S Line Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested331579%
Total Not Requested90021%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested161566%
Total Not Requested82534%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested115062%
Total Not Requested70038%

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